Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but the Core 5 211E provides two additional physical cores.

Q: How do the single-core Cinebench scores compare?

A: The Core 5 211E leads in every Cinebench single-core test. Its R23 single-core score is 2878, which is 19.7% higher than the i7-14701TE's 2405. The R20 single-core result shows a similar 19.6% advantage (1208 vs 1010).

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 211E has 20 MB. This represents a 65% larger L3 pool for the i7-14701TE.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.90 GHz for the Core 5 211E. The i7-14701TE also has a lower base clock at 2.10 GHz versus 2.70 GHz.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The i7-14701TE is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile against all CPUs, while the Core i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 211E is 37829, versus 26013 for the i7-14701TE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, both manufactured on a 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size at Intel's foundry. Both use dual-channel memory with support for DDR4 and DDR5, and both include ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The architectural split appears in the core designs. The Core 5 211E belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation and uses 10 cores with 16 threads. The Core i7-14701TE comes from the Raptor Lake Refresh line, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, and uses 8 cores with 16 threads. The thread count matches because the i7-14701TE relies on hyper-threading across its 8 cores, while the Core 5 211E's 10-core layout provides 16 threads through its own configuration.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both list 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache diverges: 20 MB on the Core 5 211E versus 33 MB on the Core i7-14701TE. This larger L3 pool on the i7-14701TE could benefit workloads with repeated data access patterns.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14701TE steps up to UHD Graphics 770. Both processors have locked multipliers, indicating no manual overclocking support. The release dates are separated by roughly six months, with the Core i7-14701TE appearing on 2024-06-30 and the Core 5 211E on 2025-01-12.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant performance profile for the Core 5 211E, which wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The margins vary from moderate to very large.

In Cinebench workloads, the Core 5 211E holds a consistent advantage of approximately 19.7% to 19.8% across both single-core and multi-core tests. The R15 multicore result shows 2055 versus 1716, a 19.8% lead. R15 single-core sits at 289 versus 242, a 19.4% edge. R20 multicore delivers 8563 versus 7154, and R23 multicore delivers 20389 versus 17035, both at 19.7% differences. The R20 single-core (1208 vs 1010) and R23 single-core (2878 vs 2405) each show a 19.6% to 19.7% gap.

PassMark tests reveal larger disparities. Data compression favors the Core 5 211E at 346757 versus 220520, a 57.2% advantage. Data encryption shows 17938 versus 11699, a 53.3% lead. Extended instructions score 21592 versus 14354, up 50.4%. Random string sorting reaches 34308 versus 22760, a 50.7% difference. Single-thread performance in PassMark shows 4006 versus 2637, a 51.9% gap.

Floating-point math and integer math also favor the Core 5 211E. Floating point scores 66402 versus 50219, a 32.2% lead. Integer math scores 88117 versus 65792, a 33.9% advantage. The PassMark multithread score is closer, with 23833 versus 20042, an 18.9% lead.

The Core i7-14701TE claims two wins, both in specialized PassMark tests. Find prime numbers shows 143 for the i7-14701TE versus 43 for the Core 5 211E, meaning the i7-14701TE delivers 69.9% higher throughput in that specific workload. Physics simulation scores 1860 versus 702, a 62.3% advantage for the i7-14701TE.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specifications. Core count: 10 on the Core 5 211E versus 8 on the Core i7-14701TE. Thread count remains equal at 16.

Base clock: 2.70 GHz on the Core 5 211E, 2.10 GHz on the Core i7-14701TE. Boost clock: 4.90 GHz on the Core 5 211E, 5.20 GHz on the Core i7-14701TE. The i7-14701TE has a higher ceiling, while the Core 5 211E starts from a higher floor.

TDP: 65 watts for the Core 5 211E, 45 watts for the Core i7-14701TE. The lower TDP of the i7-14701TE suggests reduced power draw under sustained loads.

L3 cache: 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211E, 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14701TE. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s is recorded for the Core 5 211E, while no memory bandwidth figure appears for the Core i7-14701TE in the data.

Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 211E, UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i7-14701TE. Generation and codename differ: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R. Release dates differ: 2025-01-12 for the Core 5 211E, 2024-06-30 for the Core i7-14701TE.

The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211E is $221. No launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i7-14701TE. The Core i7-14701TE carries the Core 14th Gen series label, while the Core 5 211E has no series entry.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 211E wins across nearly every measured category. Cinebench results indicate a uniform advantage in both single-threaded and multi-threaded rendering workloads, with margins just under 20%. This makes it the stronger choice for content creation tasks that rely on CPU rendering, such as 3D scene generation or video encoding.

PassMark data shows the Core 5 211E excelling in data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, random string sorting, floating-point math, integer math, and multithreaded throughput. The largest margins appear in data compression (57.2%) and encryption (53.3%), suggesting the Core 5 211E handles data-heavy workloads with notably higher efficiency. Single-thread PassMark results also favor the Core 5 211E by 51.9%, indicating strong per-core performance despite the lower boost clock.

The Core i7-14701TE wins in two specific workloads. Prime number finding shows a 69.9% advantage, which points to better performance in integer-heavy, branch-predictable loops that stress sequential prime computation. Physics simulation scores 62.3% higher, indicating an edge in physics calculations typical of certain simulation or gaming physics engines.

The i7-14701TE's larger 33 MB L3 cache and higher 5.20 GHz boost clock likely contribute to its wins in these latency-sensitive, single-threaded workloads. The Core 5 211E compensates with more physical cores and a higher base clock, which drive its broad benchmark dominance.

The Verdict

The recorded data points strongly toward the Intel Core 5 211E for general-purpose performance. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, holds the 86th percentile versus the 78th percentile for the i7-14701TE, and posts an average benchmark score of 37829 versus 26013. The Core 5 211E also carries a launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP exists for the i7-14701TE.

Users prioritizing multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, or integer and floating-point math should select the Core 5 211E. Its consistent 19.7% Cinebench lead and 32% to 57% PassMark advantages provide a clear performance tier above the i7-14701TE in those areas.

The Core i7-14701TE serves a narrower role. Its wins in prime number finding and physics simulation, combined with a 45 watt TDP and 33 MB L3 cache, suggest suitability for specific scientific or simulation workloads where those patterns dominate. The lower TDP also points to reduced power consumption, which may matter in thermally constrained chassis.

Both processors share the same socket, process node, memory support, and PCIe configuration. The choice reduces to workload priorities: the Core 5 211E delivers broader, higher-margin wins across most benchmark categories, while the Core i7-14701TE offers targeted advantages in prime computation and physics plus a larger cache. The data does not support a general recommendation for the i7-14701TE outside its two winning workloads.